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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 175.78 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 175.78 and 86.04 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 175.78 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/175.78 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 175.78 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 15,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.22/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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